Electrician

Gaylor Electric, Inc.; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaylor Electric, Inc. is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to perform installations, alterations, and repairs of electrical systems at sites in Kings Mountain, NC. The role emphasizes reading drawings, terminating cables, and controlling wiring per schematics on commercial and industrial projects.

The candidate should have completed an electrical apprenticeship or six years of on-the-job experience, plus a high school diploma or GED. Safety and mentorship duties are integral to the position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an approved electrical apprenticeship program or six years (12,000 hours) of on-the-job experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform installations, alterations, additions, and repairs of electrical systems.
• Read and interpret electrical construction drawings.
• Terminate cables, install and troubleshoot control wiring from schematics.
• Demonstrate safe work habits and proper care for tools and equipment.
• Maintain a Journeyman license where required and meet training requirements.
• Analyze blueprints and apply information on the job site.
• Install conduit systems, lighting, control systems, and feeders.
• Mentor Helpers/Apprentices and provide direction on the job.

Skills

Read electrical drawings

Terminate cables

Control wiring

Conduit layout

NEC compliance

Safety awareness

Mentor/apprentices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

***Onsite in Kings Mountain, NC***

Scope of Work:

The Journeyperson electrician performs installations, alterations, additions, and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment within the commercial and industrial electrical industry.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all electrical tasks with limited supervision.
• Read and accurately interpret electrical construction drawings.
• Terminate cables, install, and troubleshoot control wiring from schematics.
• Demonstrate safe work habits and proper care for tools and equipment.
• Maintain a Journeyman license in states and locales where required, and all training requirements.
• Continuously satisfy all previous classification requirements.
• Analyze blueprints effectively and utilize such information on the job site.
• Install, maintain, and/or troubleshoot basic electrical systems in compliance with the National Electric Code (NEC).
• Demonstrate the ability to layout conduit systems, various lighting systems, basic control systems, and feeders.
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety audits, and related safety functions.
• Provide technical assistance to other field employees as needed.
• Provide direction, training, and mentorship to Helpers/Apprentices.
• Install conduit systems, various lighting systems, and basic control systems.
• Install motor feeders and make standard motor connections.
• Work as a member of a cohesive team while demonstrating the ability to work without direct supervision.
• Clean and maintain job site, tools, and vehicles.
• Maintain compliance with all OSHA, company, and customer-specific safety requirements.
• Immediately identify, correct, and/or report any unsafe acts, conditions, or incidents in a timely manner.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
• Education: High school graduate, holder of G.E.D., or equivalent studies/experience.
• Experience: Completion of an approved electrical apprenticeship program or six years (12,000 hours) of on-the-job work experience equivalent work experience.

Gaylor Electric, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans.